August 12, 2006, Saturday

Q. I have a titanium screw in my skull for a bone-anchored hearing aid. Does this mean I cannot have an M.R.I.? What elements make something attractive to a magnet? A. You can still have magnetic resonance imaging with a titanium implant. In fact,...

The Boeing Company is planning a joint venture with Vsmpo-Avisma, the world's biggest titanium miner, to secure access to the metal as supplies tighten and prices rise. Both Boeing and Airbus are increasing production to meet record demand for...